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Stroke is an acute medical condition caused by a blockage of blood flow to an area of ​​the brain or sudden bleeding in the brain. In the first case, called Ischemic Stroke , the brain is deprived of oxygen and nutrients, so cells begin to die within minutes. In the second case, called Hemorrhagic Stroke , the leaking blood puts pressure on brain cells, damaging them rapidly. Most strokes are ischemic (80%), which occur when blood clots block blood vessels in the brain. A hem

The word " senescence " comes from the Latin “senex” (meaning "old" or "elderly"), and the verb “senescere” (meaning "to grow old"), and typically refers to the process of growing old or the state of being old. At time the word “ senescence ” is used interchangeably with “ aging ”, however although they both relate to the process of growing older, they are different. Aging is the progressive deterioration of an organism over time, encompassing physical and mental decline. Se

When it comes to aging, we know that it is not a uniform process for everyone.  We all know and have even experienced that there are...

Did you know that with aging there is often associated a condition of low-grade, persistent inflammation, also called "inflammaging"? In...

The secret is out: healthy behaviors have a powerful and profound impact on brain health! The US POINTER study , a large-scale clinical trial showed that healthy lifestyle behaviors targeting multiple risk factors can effectively protect cognitive function. We believe that these findings can be easily summarized into a new concept:   THE 4 CARDINAL POINTS OF BEHAVIOR   Everybody knowns that the 4 Cardinal Points of a Compass  ( North ,  South , East , and West ) are fundament

Worldwide there are millions of people who manage stomach acid reflux by taking medications such as proton pump inhibitors (PPI). Recent...

World Alzheimer Month is it is a wonderful occasion for all of us to showcase our relentless and collective effort to address the lack of understanding and knowledge about Alzheimer’s, and most importantly our dedication to providing support to those affected by the disease.

Did you know that the brain is a very “thirsty” organ? Approximately the brain's blood vessels span for about 400 miles, and every single...

Did you know that having a dog can help to reduce blood pressure, improve cardiovascular health, lower physical pain, encourage more...

Let’s face it, like any other type of food, adding extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), which is a type of fat, to the diet increases the total...

Did you know that a few small changes in everybody’s daily routine can go a long way toward protecting brain health and affording with...

Who amongst us at times has not felt unfocused or had trouble concentrating? Is this something we should be concerned about? The answer...

We all know that walking at least 4000 steps every day has enormous benefits for cardiovascular health both in the short and the long...

Abundant literature has now clearly demonstrated that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest diets in the world since it is...

Microbiota vs. Microbiome - Definitions and Distinctions. Learn about both terms; how use them correctly and chart a path to a healthy gut.

Back in 1906, a German physician named Alois Alzheimer’s wrote a paper about a woman, August Dieter, who at the age of 51 was admitted in...

Usually when we think of a vaccine, we imagine a substance that is administered to stimulate an individual's immune response to a...

Mitochondria are vital to brain health. Research indicates that abnormalities a among the earliest indicators of Alzheimer's disease.

It was President Ronald Reagan who back in 1983 first designated June as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness month. Over the years,...

This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first diagnostic device that by measuring in the blood two proteins,...